Just incredible.
A BID to halt legislation banning gay jokes which stir up hatred was defeated yesterday.
MPs from all parties tried to include a defence of “free speech” into the Bill which makes it a criminal offence to incite hatred over sexual orientation.
But their attempt was defeated in a Commons vote by 328 to 174.
Campaigners had said the Bill would limit freedom of expression. Some comedians even claimed it could lead to them being prosecuted.
Critics of the Government’s move included Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson, who said it could stifle creativity for writers and comedians.
But ministers said if the “free speech” amendment was accepted it could provide a loophole for people wishing to incite hatred.
A gay English man points out he is not in favor of this law all
Iowa Hawk finds his usual humor and wit in this slamming of Free Speech though at
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